At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage lettings process and ensure efficient property allocations.
- Company: Respected Housing Association making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a mix of home and office work.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and positively impact housing in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in lettings or housing roles and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 20 £ per hour.
Job Description
We are currentlyrecruiting on behalfof a respected Housing Association in Staffordshire for anexperienced Temporary Lettings Officer to support theteam during abusy period. Thisis an excellentopportunity forsomeonewith a strongbackground in housingallocations and lettingswho can hitthe ground running.
This is initiallya short-term temporaryassignment with hybrid working
, offeringa mix ofhome working, office-based duties, andregular visits acrossthehousingpatch.
Key Responsibilities of a Lettings Officer
- Manage the end-to-end lettingsprocess, ensuring propertiesare allocated efficientlyand in linewith policy.
- Assess housing applicationsand determine applicants' priority in accordancewith the organisation'sallocations policy.
- Demonstrate a strongunderstanding of housing banding and priorityneed criteria toensure fair andcompliant allocations.
- Liaise with applicants, internal departments, andexternal agencies throughoutthe lettings process.
- Coordinate property viewingsand sign-upswhere required.
- Maintain accurate housingmanagement records andensure compliance withrelevant legislation andinternal procedures.
- Supportthe reductionof void turnaroundtimes by progressingallocations promptly.
- Build positive relationshipswith customers whiledelivering an excellentlevel of service.
About You
- Previous experience workingas a Lettings Officer, Allocations Officer, Housing Officer, orin a similarrole within socialhousing.
- A solid understandingof housing allocations, banding systems, andpriority need assessments.
- Knowledge of relevanthousing legislation andbest practice.
- Excellent communicationand customer serviceskills.
- Strong organisational skillswith the abilitytomanage a busyand varied workload.
- Experience using housingmanagement systems isdesirable.
- A full UKdriving licence andaccess to avehicle.
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start available.
- Short-termtemporary assignment withthe potential forextension.
- Hybrid working acombination of homeworking, office attendance, and patch-based responsibilities.
- Opportunity to workwith a well-established Housing Associationmaking a realdifference to localcommunities.
- Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
- If this Lettings Officer position is of interest, please apply or contact
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